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Chestnut Teal

Anas castanea

Least Concern

Envergadura

40,4 cm

Peso

662,25 g

Família

Anatidae

Ordem

Anseriformes

Sobre

Um pato pequeno da família Anatidae, endêmico da Austrália e da Tasmânia. O Pato-castanho (Anas castanea) habita lagos, lagoas, pântanos, zonas úmidas interiores e áreas costeiras. Mede aproximadamente 38-48 cm. Os machos têm plumagem castanho-avermelhada rica com cabeça e pescote mais escuros; as fêmeas são malhadas castanho. Alimenta-se de invertebrados aquáticos, sementes e algas. Realiza movimentos nomádicos em resposta a condições de seca. Classificado como Pouco Preocupante pela UICN.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergadura	40,4 cm	15.9 in
Peso	662,25 g	23.36 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Strong dimorphism. Males have iridescent dark green head; rich chestnut underparts with white flank patch. Brown back; dark undertail. Females mottled brown with pale face. Iridescent green speculum. Australian coastal.

Habitat & Range

Coastal and estuarine wetlands, saltmarshes, estuaries, and coastal freshwater lakes in southeastern and southwestern Australia. More closely tied to coastal habitats than most Australian ducks.

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Distribuição geográfica

Breeds in the north-central prairies; winters along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.

Diet & Feeding

Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; dives in shallow water; diet heavier in molluscs in coastal wintering areas.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 56-80 days.

Tamanho da postura

5-17

Som

Canto

Female produces a loud, emphatic quacking series; male gives a high, whistled note. The female's resonant quacking call is a familiar sound of southern Australian coastal wetlands.

Taxonomia

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordem	Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Família	Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus	Anas
Espécies	Anas castanea

Distribution

Chestnut Teal has been recorded in 8 countries.

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Presente Not recorded

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🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Perguntas frequentes

What does the Chestnut Teal eat?

Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; dives in shallow water; diet heavier in molluscs in coastal wintering areas.

Where does the Chestnut Teal live?

Coastal and estuarine wetlands, saltmarshes, estuaries, and coastal freshwater lakes in southeastern and southwestern Australia. More closely tied to coastal habitats than most Australian ducks.

Is the Chestnut Teal endangered?

The Chestnut Teal has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Chestnut Teal nest?

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 56-80 days.

What does the Chestnut Teal sound like?

Female produces a loud, emphatic quacking series; male gives a high, whistled note. The female's resonant quacking call is a familiar sound of southern Australian coastal wetlands.

How big is the Chestnut Teal?

The Chestnut Teal has a wingspan of 40.4 cm, weight of 662.25 g.

What order and family does the Chestnut Teal belong to?

The Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.